flash flood

IPA/ˌflæʃ ˈflʌd/
IPA/ˌflæʃ ˈflʌd/

flash flood — noun

1. a flood that rises very quickly after heavy rain, covers a small area, and goes

1.名詞B1
釋義

a flood that rises very quickly after heavy rain, covers a small area, and goes down within a few hours — often with no warning

例句

Vikram's village was cut off after a flash flood washed away the only bridge.

flash flood + washed away [structure] — destructive action collocation

The campers had ten minutes to get to higher ground before the flash flood arrived.

同義詞
  • torrent

    broader — can describe any violent rushing stream of water, not only a temporary rain-caused flood

  • deluge

    more literary — emphasises overwhelming volume of water but not necessarily the sudden onset

反義詞
  • slow-onset flood

    a flood that builds up over days from sustained rain or rising rivers

  • drought

    opposite weather extreme — a long period with no rain at all

用法筆記

Common in weather reports and emergency alerts. A flash flood is defined by how quickly it develops — within minutes or hours of heavy rain — not by how much water is involved. It can happen even in dry places that rarely see regular flooding.

常見錯誤

❌A pipe burst and caused a flash flood in my kitchen.
✅A pipe burst and flooded my kitchen.
💡flash floods are caused by heavy rain outdoors, not by indoor plumbing or appliance leaks.